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Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Nov 2015, 16:04
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,258,710
Posted By Busbar

What's all the fuss here? Virgin = UK...

What's all the fuss here?

Virgin = UK airline, governed by the UK CAA. Is it not obvious that you need a UK issued EASA ATPL to work here?

Besides it's their train set, and if that is the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Oct 2015, 11:45
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,258,710
Posted By Busbar

Well time to command is certainly shorter at...

Well time to command is certainly shorter at Virgin than at BA. Especially if it's long haul we are talking about. it's about 10-12 years at VS currently.

Better mortgage? Well having just been...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Oct 2015, 13:47
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,258,710
Posted By Busbar

I tell you why. Because Virgin is actually a good...

I tell you why. Because Virgin is actually a good place to work. Everyone loves to bitch and moan about everything but it is a good employer.

750 hours, stable roster, good T's & C's, Private...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Sep 2014, 09:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,942
Posted By Busbar

Could be a number of reasons. I would think main...

Could be a number of reasons. I would think main reasons could be:

1. Weather avoidance on departure.

2. Airspace restrictions

3. Traffic separation

It does appear slightly odd. However,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Sep 2014, 15:31
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,258,710
Posted By Busbar

First 787-9 flight for Virgin is next month on...

First 787-9 flight for Virgin is next month on the 26th October from LHR to Boston (BOS).

Aircraft are gradually retiring from the fleet over the next four to five years so these aircraft are...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Sep 2014, 10:06
Replies: 23
Views: 11,785
Posted By Busbar

Don't know all of them but one will be: ...

Don't know all of them but one will be:

G-VCRU named 'Olivia-Rae'.

This one is in rememberance of a Cabin Crew member that passed away recently under tragic circumstances.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Aug 2014, 22:44
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,368,009
Posted By Busbar

Yes I know exactly where you mean Ian. Thanks for...

Yes I know exactly where you mean Ian. Thanks for your reply, greatly appreciated.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Aug 2014, 17:43
Replies: 26
Views: 11,111
Posted By Busbar

I have totally given up on BA. I have given them...

I have totally given up on BA. I have given them so many chances and after the last episode I said never again and I'm sticking to it. Starting from check in, rude and unfriendly staff, T5 was a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Aug 2014, 17:34
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,368,009
Posted By Busbar

Hi! I have been trying to find out how you...

Hi!

I have been trying to find out how you get to the 23L/05R side of the airport to view aircraft. There are lots of videos on YouTube that have been filmed from that side so I was wondering if...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jul 2014, 19:20
Replies: 7
Views: 2,565
Posted By Busbar

Many thanks folks! :ok:

Many thanks folks! :ok:
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jul 2014, 17:12
Replies: 7
Views: 2,565
Posted By Busbar

737NG questions

Hi All,

I was asked two questions today and I didn't know the answer. I did a search on here but to no avail. So can you help?

1. On the 737NG why does the Airspeed Indicator on the speed tape...
Forum: North America
26th Jun 2014, 14:28
Replies: 17
Views: 13,663
Posted By Busbar

United Pilot arrested after refusing to fly to Israel!

United Airlines Pilot Forcibly Removed for Refusing to Fly to Israel - Pilot News Magazine | Pilot News Magazine...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Jun 2014, 16:31
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,258,710
Posted By Busbar

When applications are open it will be on the main...

When applications are open it will be on the main website under careers section.

You can register for job alerts on the website.

Virgin Atlantic Careers (http://careersuk.virgin-atlantic.com/)...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Apr 2014, 16:55
Replies: 51
Views: 14,695
Posted By Busbar

It's a very good question. To answer honestly I...

It's a very good question. To answer honestly I would say take the job with the hedge fund. You will make a lot more money and you could probably afford to fly privately if you really wanted to which...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jan 2014, 14:37
Replies: 37
Views: 46,594
Posted By Busbar

It was fixed in UVF. A team of engineers have...

It was fixed in UVF. A team of engineers have been down there since it happened. All fixed and back in service.

Good job done by all. :D
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jan 2014, 14:33
Replies: 13
Views: 27,435
Posted By Busbar

Have a couple of friends that work here. They...

Have a couple of friends that work here. They seem happy enough. Not a bad job, like previously mentioned there are better jobs out there but it's ok.

My mates don't do that much flying, about 300...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Oct 2013, 15:13
Replies: 202
Views: 77,887
Posted By Busbar

Never thought I would say this, but after today's...

Never thought I would say this, but after today's result UKIP gets my vote all the way. I don't know how these people justify such decisions. Completely clueless individuals making changes that they...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Oct 2013, 13:13
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,258,710
Posted By Busbar

Here we go - the old redundancy murmurings. Some...

Here we go - the old redundancy murmurings. Some of you need to let it go! Life has moved on! :ugh:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Aug 2013, 10:12
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,258,710
Posted By Busbar

They will be looking for Airbus Pilots with A320...

They will be looking for Airbus Pilots with A320 experience or ex-military service personnel in about 2 months from now.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Aug 2013, 09:44
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,258,710
Posted By Busbar

It may be worth keeping an eye open tomorrow on...

It may be worth keeping an eye open tomorrow on the Virgin careers website!

;-) :ok:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Feb 2013, 15:58
Replies: 27
Views: 22,405
Posted By Busbar

No idea guys, sorry. That's all it said!

No idea guys, sorry. That's all it said!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Feb 2013, 13:27
Replies: 27
Views: 22,405
Posted By Busbar

In a recent Flight Crew update, it stated that...

In a recent Flight Crew update, it stated that external recruitment was expected towards the end of this year. That was from the Head of Flight Crew last month.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Aug 2012, 13:44
Replies: 146
Views: 50,511
Posted By Busbar

Virgin starting Short Haul Ops!

BBC News - Virgin Atlantic to fly between Scotland and Heathrow (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-19329706)

Interesting times ahead with the announcement of MAN - LHR...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Mar 2012, 22:55
Replies: 10
Views: 4,164
Posted By Busbar

Give SimuFly a look. They are a good crowd and...

Give SimuFly a look. They are a good crowd and the instruction is from experienced Pilots.

Home - SimUfly (http://www.simuflyltd.com)

I used them for an up-coming sim assessment last year and...
Forum: Questions
25th Jun 2011, 21:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,637
Posted By Busbar

Yes it does. The A320 is a fully equipped CAT...

Yes it does. The A320 is a fully equipped CAT IIIB aircraft from certification from Airbus. Therefore Aer Lingus' A320's will be fully equipped to CAT IIIB requirements.

Hope that helps :ok:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th May 2011, 21:16
Replies: 69
Views: 22,725
Posted By Busbar

Finished modular training November 2003....

Finished modular training November 2003. Interview/selection with FR March 2004. Successful and started on the 737 May 2004. Now fly A340 for UK major.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Apr 2011, 12:23
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,258,710
Posted By Busbar

Smith, What is your post about? :confused: ...

Smith,

What is your post about? :confused:

This is a discussion on Virgin recruitment, not flight training. Maybe you would find a better answer in the wannabes forum.

A wind-up I think...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Apr 2011, 05:18
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,258,710
Posted By Busbar

Yes from March Application, Jinkster. He...

Yes from March Application, Jinkster. He currently flies the 737 for a European Lo-co.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Apr 2011, 12:28
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,258,710
Posted By Busbar

One of my mates just had the e-mail this morning...

One of my mates just had the e-mail this morning offering an assessment day in a few weeks. Thought people would be interested to know.

Good luck to the rest of you :ok:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Mar 2011, 04:21
Replies: 147
Views: 94,190
Posted By Busbar

Well you obviously don't work in the UK then. You...

Well you obviously don't work in the UK then. You won't get a housing allowance from a UK airline. If you want to earn big money then you have 2 options:

1. Change career
2. Keep working abroad...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Mar 2011, 18:11
Replies: 147
Views: 94,190
Posted By Busbar

BristolScout, Do you have a link to the...

BristolScout,

Do you have a link to the article?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Feb 2011, 12:31
Replies: 147
Views: 94,190
Posted By Busbar

Hold pool? Everyone I know has got start dates....

Hold pool? Everyone I know has got start dates. Some joined in January and courses are running for new joiners up to end of June. This is for Airbus though. Don't know about the latest round of...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2011, 17:39
Replies: 23
Views: 7,509
Posted By Busbar

Have a look at Ravenair. They are based at...

Have a look at Ravenair. They are based at Liverpool. Good outfit :ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Feb 2011, 14:33
Replies: 15
Views: 5,202
Posted By Busbar

Hi Ricky, Like one of the previous posts...

Hi Ricky,

Like one of the previous posts suggested, you must check about the colour blindness issue with the UK CAA. Just because the FAA are doing these new tests does not mean the CAA here will...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Feb 2011, 13:01
Replies: 1,107
Views: 420,259
Posted By Busbar

Ok fair point. However, if the industry is...

Ok fair point. However, if the industry is picking up like the signs are starting to show, it will be interesting to see if these people will still be queing at FR's door and sign up for these very...
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